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Old 07-20-2011, 09:30 PM   #1
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C-Notch 87.

I need to cut a small part out of a brace that goes across the bottom of the bed. The c-notch won't slide under the bed. How do I cut it out without removing the bed? I don't think I can get a torch in the area. It is an 87.
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Old 07-20-2011, 10:24 PM   #2
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Re: C-Notch 87.

Can you just loosen the bed bolts and then just block the bed up with 4x4's or something?
No need to take it completely off.
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Old 07-20-2011, 10:39 PM   #3
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Re: C-Notch 87.

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Can you just loosen the bed bolts and then just block the bed up with 4x4's or something?
No need to take it completely off.
I thought of doing that. That may be my winter project.
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Old 07-21-2011, 10:49 AM   #4
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Re: C-Notch 87.

Like lolife99 you can unbolt the bed and lift one side at a time by yourself. It's much easier if you remove the bed completely as long as the bolts aren't rusted. Either way, I would raise the bed before cutting a brace above the C-notch
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Like lolife99 you can unbolt the bed and lift one side at a time by yourself. It's much easier if you remove the bed completely as long as the bolts aren't rusted. Either way, I would raise the bed before cutting a brace above the C-notch
Thanks, that will be my winter project.
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